Caught a Horse Thief in Wyanet Town Theft
A 23 year old man identified as Bert Ellis stole a pacing horse and red gear from Hamerick & Sons livery in Wyanet. He tried to sell the horse in Henry, was arrested by Constable James McCune, and later returned to Wyanet with the horse rider. The thief confessed and returned $55. a $100 reward remains for arrest and conviction.
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Henry
C. S. Weirman
Magnolia
Weirman
James McCune
Hamerick
Eilis
Hemerick
Wyanet
Bureau County
Educational Sermon Emphasizes Teachers’ Role in Henry Schools
Rev. D. S. McCown spoke to teachers at M. B. church on Sunday about educating minds, citing Apollos, Aquila, Priscilla, and famed Americans. He urged teachers to study child minds, develop latent talents, and value education as foundational to leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B
D. S. McCown
Apollos
Alexandria
Ephesus
John
Aquila
Priscilla
Henry
Jesus
Alexander
Aristotle
Webster
Jefferson
Washington
Lincoln
Grant
Teachers Should Be Ready to Guide and Inspire
A dated discussion urges four-eyed vigilance strong discipline and patriotism in teachers to shape immortal character and uphold laws. It cites Chicago unrest as proof of poor training and advocates selecting capable responsible educators who embody Christian ideals. An entertainment event by Royal Neighbors drew a crowded Opera Hall crowd with praised amateur performances and music boosting the charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ella Meier
Leila Humphrey
Ben Hoyle
Jessie Daniels
Violent Wind and Hail Strike Camp Grove Area
A fierce wind and hail storm hit Camp Grove last evening around seven. The south facing windows of houses and stores were shattered, many farm homes damaged. David Casey's billiard hall roof was blown off. Large walnut sized hail fell rapidly, causing broken windows and torrential rain into homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove
David Casey
Ward Off Old Age With Digestion Health
Advice on delaying old age by digestive health and age appropriate diet. Recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for indigestion and stomach disorders. Sold at Powells City Drug Store in Henry Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. E. &, F .A. Powells
City Drug Store
Henry
Ill
Passion Play Benefit for New German Church in City
St Marys Catholic church hosts the Obberammergau Passion Play by Dr John H Scherer and colleagues to raise funds for a new church building. Matinee at 430 pm and evening show at 800 pm with admission 35 cents plus reserved seats 50 cents and children 25 cents.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Mary’s Church
John Scherer and Son
Schu
Chicago
John H. Scherer
Ill
Patres
Scherer
Joliet
Polycarp Rhode
St. John de Baptist Church
Streator
Obberammergau
St. Anthony's Church
Peoria
Dominic Meier
St. Anthony’s Church
Steator
Minonk
Illinois
St. Patrick's Church
United States
Isidore Veerkamp
Minonk, Ill
Cradle Song of Nations recital at New Opera Hall
The Henry Public School under Miss Jessica Trimble presents a May recital at New Opera Hall featuring Cradle Song of Many Nations by Catherine Davis. A two-month music program culminates with a two-entertainment benefit to cover a $75 shortfall, with grade-by-grade sight reading progress and a large closing chorus across all grades.
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Henry Public School
Jessica Trimble
New Opera Hall
Catherine Davis
Tupper
Board of Education
Chillicothe
Wiggs
Bay
Caldicott
Veazie
de Koven
Carl Wilhelm
George Nevin
Center Church Events and Local Accidental Injury
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs Geo Lutes and will meet Mrs T A Seelye on May 17. A quarterly meeting occurred at Center church last Sunday. Decoration services planned for Center church on May 28. Mrs Elizabeth Aukland returned home after a week with her son. Mr and Mrs Vincent Shubert welcomed a son born April 30. O G Vale Rock Island station agent at Henry suffered a minor injury when a 250 pound iron beam fell on his right foot during unloading of platform scales. he remained at the station and resumed duties with difficulty. Subscribe for The Republican.
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Geo. Lutes
T. A. Seelye
Center Church
Elizabeth Aukland
Vincent Shubert
O. G. Vale
Rock Island
Henry
Mr. Vale
Graves Big Millinery Store Showcases New Hat Styles
This morning BE Graves unveiled a striking line of black hats in every shape and style and added a Tuscan effect collection popular in New York. A visit to Graves' Peoria shop promises guidance for those indecisive about hat choices.
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BE. J. Graves
Peoria
New York
Graves
Summer Rates On Rock Island Lines
The usual summer rates on the Rock Island between Henry and Peoria and return will be applied again through the kindness of W. Cowles, District Passenger Agent. I possess a cow not belonging to me. the owner can learn details by applying at this office.
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Rock Island
Henry
Peoria
W. Cowles
Dist
Pasture for Horses and Cattle on Given Farm Near McNabb
Good pasture for horses and cattle on the Given farm near McNabb offered by Wm H Wierman of McNabb Illinois. Reading from an old classified ad, a simple single paragraph selling grazing land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNabb
Wm. H. Wierman
McNabb, Ll
Henry High School Literary Contest Winners Named
A large audience at the Opera House heard Henry High School contestants perform in orations and declamations. Mervin Harrison won first in oration with subject Industry, Della Simpson took first in first class declamation, Nellie Forbes won second class, with judges from La Salle Princeton and Belvidere and local experts L R Phillips Fred W Potter and W M Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Harrison
Della Simpson
Nellie Forbes
Opera House
Henry
la Salle
Princeton
Belvidere
L. R. Phillips
Fred W. Potter
W. M. Walker
Della
Nellie
Diamond Dick the medicine man visits Henry Republic
The Henry Republican reporter met Dr. George B. McClellan known as Diamond Dick at the Hotel Annex. The medical man spoke of travels and displayed letters of recommendations and testimonials along with newspapers and ads from many U.S. towns. His permanent address is Peoria Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Republican
Diamond Dick
George B. McClellan
United States
Peoria, Ill
Smallpox Flares Among Depue Zinc Works Laborers
Smallpox appears among hundreds of workers on the Depue zinc works project. The company enforces strict precautions to prevent spread as a single case proved fatal after a brief illness, signaling severity despite limited number of cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depue
Knights of Pythias Initiation Causes Goat Mischief
H F Andrews and Benjamin Hoyle were initiated at a regular meeting Monday evening. The goat acted badly with Ben who broke off a horn piece and pulled hairs from its tail. The two men and the goat ended the evening as friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Andrews
Benjamin Hoyle
Mysteries of
Ancient Order of Knights of Pythias
Ben
Growing Aches and Pains Featured by Bremond Mother
Mrs Josie Sumner of Bremond Texas writes April fifteenth eighteen ninety two uses Ballards Snow Liniment for growing pains in her child knees frostbite feet and praises its quick curing power. Available in 25 50 and 100 cent sizes at Powells City Drug Store Henry Illinois.
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Josie Sumner
Bremond
Tex
Ballard
F. A
Henry city notes and home paper value amidst thefts
City items report visits by Mrs Lyman Dodd and Miss Blanch Wabel among locals in Henry Illinois. A theft at Wm Hanna home prompts police shadowing suspects, while promotions praise Henry as a desirable home with river scenery, churches, education, and business.
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Old Acre Wolks
Royal Neighbors
Anna Custer Hall
Matt Steele
Deacon Evans
Katie Peterman
Will Seivers
Jaffery
Benj. McBride
Squire
Lizabeth Ann
George Halbleib
Ralph Hunter
Job Hardy
Mose German
Our City
Whitefield Center
Our
Henry High School
Lyman Dodd
Great Bend
Kas
Theodore Lash
Blanch Wabel
Reinbeck
la Prairie
G. G. Hillabrand
Tonica
BH. Ketchum
Fred Swain
BE. Ketchum
Frank Potter
Mary Ong
Varna
J. M. Kirkpatrick
Little Rock
Ark
James
Hanna
Emma
Kansas
Mary Condin
Miss Condin
David McDonough
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